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8 min readMarch 8, 2026

How Our Referral & Affiliation Program Works: Earn Credits by Sharing

Share your unique referral code with colleagues and your network. Both you and the person you refer earn 100 bonus credits — and power users can unlock custom Stripe promo codes for their audience.

Illustration of a SaaS referral program showing connected users sharing codes and earning bonus credits

Building a verification platform isn't just about technology — it's about community. That's why we created a referral and affiliation program that rewards everyone involved. Whether you're a developer recommending us to a colleague, or an influencer sharing a discount with your audience, our system makes it simple and rewarding.

In this guide, we'll walk through exactly how the program works, from generating your first referral code to earning bonus credits and unlocking custom promo codes.

How the Referral Program Works

The referral system is built on a simple principle: share your code, and both parties benefit. Here's the flow:

1. Generate Your Code

Head to your profile and create a unique affiliation code with one click. It's yours forever.

2. Share It

Share your code directly, or use the auto-generated referral link: phone-verif.com?ref=YOUR_CODE

3. Both Earn Credits

When someone signs up with your code, both of you receive 100 bonus credits automatically.

Seamless URL-Based Activation

One of the smartest features of our referral system is URL parameter activation. When someone visits your referral link (e.g., https://phone-verif.com/?ref=GREG-50), here's what happens behind the scenes:

  • The ref parameter is captured on the landing page
  • The code is stored in localStorage for users who haven't signed up yet
  • After signup, the code is automatically applied during API key creation
  • Both the referrer and the new user receive their 100 bonus credits

This means your referral link works whether the person already has an account or not. No code to remember, no extra steps — just click and go.

Manual Code Entry

Prefer to share your code verbally or in a presentation? No problem. Users can manually enter referral or promo codes from their Profile page. The input accepts both:

Referral codese.g., ABC12345 — earns 100 credits for both parties
Promo codese.g., PROMO-50 — applies a Stripe discount to future purchases

Once a code is applied, it's permanently linked to the user's profile and visible in their account settings. Each user can only use one referral code, ensuring fairness.

The Affiliation Program: For Power Users

Beyond basic referrals, our affiliation program is designed for content creators, agencies, and partners who want deeper integration with our platform.

Custom Promo Codes

Affiliates can request a custom Stripe promo code through the Promo Code Management page. Here's how it works:

  1. Submit a request — describe your use case, provide a link to your content, and choose your promotion dates.
  2. Admin review — our team reviews your request to ensure it aligns with our program guidelines.
  3. Code activation — once approved, a custom Stripe promo code is generated and linked to your affiliation code.
  4. Automatic discounts — anyone who uses your code gets a Stripe discount applied automatically at checkout.

Tracking Your Impact

Every affiliate gets access to a dedicated Affiliation Details page showing:

  • Total number of successful referrals
  • Your unique shareable link and QR code
  • Active promo code status and usage

Built-In Safeguards

Referral abuse is a real problem in SaaS. We've implemented several safeguards to keep the program fair:

One code per user

Each account can only apply one referral code, ever. No stacking.

Server-side validation

All code applications go through a secure database function — no client-side tricks.

No self-referral

You can't use your own referral code. The system checks for this automatically.

Admin-approved promos

Custom promo codes require admin approval before activation — no spam.

Get Started in 30 Seconds

Ready to start earning? Here's all you need to do:

Create Your Referral Code Now

Head to your profile, click "Create Affiliation Code," and start sharing. Every successful referral earns you 100 credits.

Go to Profile

Have questions about the program? Reach out to us — we're always happy to help partners succeed.